Capture of Madhya Pradesh Fugitive Sparks Outrage

A 40-year-old man was arrested in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, accused of raping a 10-year-old girl. Identified as Mukesh Jatav, he was apprehended after a brief encounter, during which he suffered a gunshot wound. The incident has shocked the local community and highlights ongoing safety concerns.

A 40-year-old man accused of raping a 10-year-old girl has been apprehended by police in Madhya Pradesh's Guna district, officials announced Monday.

The suspect, Mukesh Jatav, who had a Rs 25,000 reward on his head, was shot in the leg during a brief encounter with law enforcement on Sunday evening, according to Superintendent of Police Sanjeev Sinha.

The incident occurred on November 6 when Jatav allegedly assaulted the minor. After misleading the girl's mother, he took the child away under the pretense of retrieving money from a shopkeeper. Ultimately, the girl was found unconscious in Myana area. The police captured Jatav after he fired at officers during the arrest. He is currently hospitalized due to his injuries.